News and Announcements

Our Raquel Cavazos Elementary TRUNK-OR-TREAT is almost here, and we invite ALL our Challenger families and the entire community to join us for a SPOOKTACULAR evening!

📅 Friday, October 30th
⏰ 4:30 – 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $1 each

🍬 FREE games at every trunk AND candy giveaways!
🎤 Student Performances
🎯 Fun Games
🍿 Delicious Food & Snacks
🐴 Horseback Riding
🏚️ Haunted House
🎨 Face Painting
🎃 And SO MUCH MORE!

Wear your costumes and don't forget your candy bags!

Come out, bring your family and friends, and SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL! Enjoy some delicious food, have fun, and help us make this event a huge success!

🎭 UPDATE FROM OUR PREVIOUS ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE POST! 🎭
We’re excited to share a little more about our Perfect Attendance Field Trip! 🚌🎟️
Students who maintain perfect attendance from September 22nd through October 30th will have the exciting opportunity to visit Mission High School and enjoy a LIVE theater production! 🎭👏
📅 PK & Kinder: November 13th
📅 1st–5th Grade: November 20th
⭐ Every day counts! Encourage your child to be at school, ready to learn and make memories with us! See less

📣 PARENTS, YOU'RE INVITED!
Join us for a special parent presentation to learn more about the program and the new Cub Scout Pack being established in Alton!
📅 Tuesday, September 29th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Raquel Cavazos Elementary Cafeteria

💙 Bullying Prevention Week is October 5–8! 💙
Next week, our Challengers will come together to practice kindness, inclusion, and respect. This week reminds students that their words and actions matter—and that speaking up or asking a trusted adult for help can make a difference.
We invite everyone to join our dress-up days! Check the attached flyer for each day’s theme. 🚀

Let's continue to demonstrate that we value every culture, language and unique perspective, by wearing orange on the third Wednesday of the month throughout the entire school year.

Check out our calendar for upcoming events and important dates. Mark your calendars, Challenger families—we’re excited for a great month together! 🚀📅

📚 Special Author Visit – October 8th!
In honor of Bullying Prevention Week, we are excited to welcome award-winning author Claudia Villarreal to Raquel Cavazos Elementary on October 8th! She will share her inspiring book, The Bully Who Learned to Love, and spread a message of kindness and acceptance. ❤️
Order forms have been sent home for families interested in purchasing an autographed book, heart plush, or Kind Bracelet. We can't wait for this special visit!